Menu
Mon, 12 May 2025
Search

Follow us:

Featured
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The 'Right Thing To Do'
Rishi Sunak Tells Covid Inquiry 'Eat Out To Help Out' Was The "Right Thing To Do"
Coronavirus
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has defended his own decision-making as chancellor during the Covid-19 pandemic, and told the Covid Inquiry that the Eat Out To Help Scheme was the "right thing to do".
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was 'Let It Rip'
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Denies His Approach To Covid-19 Was "Let It Rip"
Boris Johnson Blames 'Default Mindset' For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Blames "Default Mindset" For Failings In Government's Early Response To Covid-19 Pandemic
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Admits His Covid Rulebreaking Was Damaging To Public Confidence
Matt Hancock Says Health Department 'Rose To The Challenge' Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock Says Health Department "Rose To The Challenge" Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently 'Dysfunctional' During Pandemic
Coronavirus
Michael Gove Says Cabinet Office Was Inherently "Dysfunctional" During Pandemic
Chris Whitty Says Government Was 'Too Late' To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Says Government Was "Too Late" To Act In First Wave Of Covid-19 Pandemic
Opinion
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic? Partner content
Coronavirus
By Coalition for Global Prosperity
Is the UK ready for the next pandemic?
Are we ready for the next Covid?
Coronavirus
By Zoe Crowther
Are we ready for the next Covid?
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
Coronavirus
By Dan Paskins
Covid-19 Inquiry: Children deserve a proper explanation for what went on during the pandemic
Most read
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Labour Row Over “Brain Dead” NI Exemption for Indian Workers In Trade Deal
Economy
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
‘Amexit’ must force us to rethink Brexit
By Liam Byrne MP
Brexit
If we don't change, we will lose
If we don't change, we will lose
By Graeme Downie MP
Political parties
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is 'Incoherent Nonsense'
PM Says Criticism Of India Trade Deal Is "Incoherent Nonsense"
Economy
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Richard Parker Interview: I Don't Care About A Brand, I Care About Values
Communities
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Michael Ellam: The EU Sherpa Resetting The UK-EU Relationship
Foreign affairs
Editor's choiceAll
What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
Coronavirus
What's Going On With The Row Over Boris Johnson's Covid Messages?
A row has exploded between the government and the inquiry into its response to the Covid pandemic in recent days over how much access inquiry chair Baroness Hallett should have to Boris Johnson's private messages and diaries from the time.
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Coronavirus
By Chaminda Jayanetti
Out of office – how the pandemic has changed the face of British high streets
Exclusive analysis by The House reveals how the pandemic has accelerated a leap in office vacancies in London and the Home Counties. What impact will the trend have on our high streets – and the future of work?
Brexit Has Left A £30m Funding Black Hole At Medicines Regulator
Coronavirus
Brexit Has Left A £30m Funding Black Hole At Medicines Regulator
The UK's medicines regulator has privately warned it has lost tens of millions in revenue as a result of Brexit changes.
Coronavirus news
Coronavirus
By NASUWT
Coronavirus safety failings
Over half of teachers who should have been self-isolating due to Coronavirus have been asked to attend work, a survey by the NASUWT-The Teachers’ Union has found.
Brits urged to stay at home this weekend despite good weather to slow spread of coronavirus
Coronavirus
Brits urged to stay at home this weekend despite good weather to slow spread of coronavirus
Ministers and medical experts have joined forces to urge British people to ignore the weather and stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson to remain self-isolated as he is still suffering from coronavirus symptoms
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson to remain self-isolated as he is still suffering from coronavirus symptoms
Boris Johnson is to remain in self-isolation after he revealed he was still suffering from the symptoms of coronavirus.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Railway Industry Association
RIA welcomes Network Rail measures on supplier payments
The Railway Industry Association, the voice of the UK rail supply community, has welcomed measures announced by Network Rail to ensure prompt payment for rail suppliers.
Coronavirus
Bar Council urges Government to act over the Bar's Covid-19 financial fears
In the last few weeks, the Bar Council has been strongly urging the Government to introduce further targeted financial support to ensure the sustainability of the Bar particularly in light of Covid-19.
Coronavirus
By Hege Saebjornsen, Sustainability Manager
IKEA respond to COP26 announcement
While Covid-19 is the biggest immediate threat to our way of life today, it is crucial that we don't lose sight of the existential threat of the climate emergency, says Hege Sæbjørnsen, Sustainability Manager at IKEA UK & Ireland.
EXCL Education Secretary Gavin Williamson urged to provide supply teachers with employment 'safety net' amid coronavirus job crisis
Coronavirus
EXCL Education Secretary Gavin Williamson urged to provide supply teachers with employment 'safety net' amid coronavirus job crisis
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has been urged to provide a "safety net" for supply teachers impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis
Coronavirus
By Caroline Lucas MP
This coronavirus pandemic must shape our thinking and action over the climate crisis
The delay to COP26 gives us a chance to change course and show what climate leadership means in the wake of a pandemic and global economic crisis.
'Like swallowing broken glass': Matt Hancock relives coronavirus symptoms
Coronavirus
'Like swallowing broken glass': Matt Hancock relives coronavirus symptoms
Matt Hancock has told how having the coronavirus is like "swallowing broken glass".
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society launches Emergency Appeal
Alzheimer’s Society launches Emergency Appeal to support vulnerable people with dementia as thousands of calls received and surge in online community visits since coronavirus.
If the worst should happen, healthcare professionals deserve to know their families will be looked after
Coronavirus
By Layla Moran MP
If the worst should happen, healthcare professionals deserve to know their families will be looked after
Our vital workers are putting their lives at risk on the frontline against coronavirus. A compensation scheme would ensure their loved ones have financial support if they die from the virus.
Recovered coronavirus patients could be given 'immunity bracelets' to ease lockdown, Matt Hancock reveals
Coronavirus
Recovered coronavirus patients could be given 'immunity bracelets' to ease lockdown, Matt Hancock reveals
People who recover from the coronavirus could be given "immunity bracelets" to allow their lives to return to normal, Matt Hancock has said.
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak revamps business loan scheme amid claims banks were holding back funds
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Rishi Sunak revamps business loan scheme amid claims banks were holding back funds
Rishi Sunak has been forced to revamp a scheme to provide emergency loans to help keep businesses afloat during the coronavirus outbreak.
Matt Hancock tells Premier League stars to 'take a pay cut' as non-playing staff lose out in coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
Matt Hancock tells Premier League stars to 'take a pay cut' as non-playing staff lose out in coronavirus crisis
High-earning Premier League stars should "take a pay cut" while football is put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic and other club staff make a "sacrifice", the Health Secretary has declared.
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock vows UK will test 100,000 per day by end of April amid criticism of Government strategy
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock vows UK will test 100,000 per day by end of April amid criticism of Government strategy
The UK will ramp up testing for coronavirus to 100,000 per day by the end of the month, Matt Hancock has claimed.
Jeremy Corbyn slams ‘ludicrous’ coronavirus testing levels and blames austerity for NHS strain
Coronavirus
Jeremy Corbyn slams ‘ludicrous’ coronavirus testing levels and blames austerity for NHS strain
Jeremy Corbyn has branded the levels of testing for coronavirus carried out so far as “ludicrous” and claimed he warned Boris Johnson of the issue three weeks ago.
Chancellor urged to tax Premier League clubs who lay off staff but leave player wages untouched
Coronavirus
Chancellor urged to tax Premier League clubs who lay off staff but leave player wages untouched
Rishi Sunak is being urged to impose a”windfall tax” on Premier League clubs who refuse to cut the salaries of their high-earning players while football is put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus
By OFTEC
OFTEC respond to COP26 announcement
It is of course the right decision to delay COP26 and focus on the UK’s response to the current global crisis.
If we value the work social care workers do, then we should be prepared to pay for it
Coronavirus
By Jim McMahon MP
If we value the work social care workers do, then we should be prepared to pay for it
Social care workers are going to need massive investment to deal with the coronavirus crisis on top of a decade of chronic underfunding that they have already suffered.
Coronavirus
By Cadent
It is only right that the Government postpone COP26
Given the current global health crisis that we are experiencing, it is only right that the Government postpone COP26, whilst the focus of Government Departments and the Civil Service are rightly on the response to Covid-19 and ensuring that people remain safe and protected.
Coronavirus
By Woodland Trust
The scale of the climate and nature crisis is such that they need to properly command full global attention
It’s a wise decision to postpone COP26, It is clearly a priority right now to focus on the global challenge of safeguarding public health to save lives and fight Covid19.
We cannot afford to leave anyone behind in our response to coronavirus
Coronavirus
By Caroline Nokes MP
We cannot afford to leave anyone behind in our response to coronavirus
The Government’s response to Covid-19 risks exacerbating existing inequalities for the most vulnerable. This is why the Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry to examine this further.
Labour's Dawn Butler calls for more testing after uncle dies of hospital-acquired coronavirus infection
Coronavirus
Labour's Dawn Butler calls for more testing after uncle dies of hospital-acquired coronavirus infection
Labour's Dawn Butler has called for a massive increase in coronavirus testing after her uncle died after contracting the disease in hospital.
The government's failure to prepare for a pandemic was a dereliction of duty
Coronavirus
By Baroness Brinton
The government's failure to prepare for a pandemic was a dereliction of duty
It is beyond a dereliction of duty for the government to expect workers to risk their lives more than they already are.
EventsAll
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
2025
Surveyor's House, 12 Great George Street, SW1P 3AD
Journey to Safety: Combatting Disability Hate Crime on Public Transport
Starmer: One Year On
2025
Online
Starmer: One Year On
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
2025
Portcullis House
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025